AFC East News and Rumors

The Dolphins will reportedly add some needed help at kicker. According to Alex Marvez of Fox Sports, the Dolphins will sign Jake Rogers, who was most recently with Cleveland. Rogers’ addition comes after Dolphins kicker John Potter suffered a hip injury…

Veteran defensive linemen Tommy Kelly and Will Smith, both of whom were coming off torn ACLs from the 2013 season, were released by the New England Patriots on Sunday, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reports.

Most significant move: The decision to release wide receiver/kickoff returner Jacoby Ford came as a mild surprise, mostly because he didn't even make the cut to 75. The Jets took a flyer on a flyer, giving the speester a one-year, $740,000 contract (inc…

Like many coaches, Rex Ryan doesn't play his starters and important reserves in the final preseason game. Michael Vick isn't the New York Jets' No. 1 quarterback, as Geno Smith was officially named the starter Friday night, so Vick will start Thursday n…

Panthers' Cam Newton suffered fractured rib, still could start Week 1

The news keeps getting worse for the Carolina Panthers. Quarterback Cam Newton, who was hit on a scramble by New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins on Friday, suffered a hairline fracture in one of his ribs and will miss the team's fourth preseas…

The news keeps getting worse for the Carolina Panthers. Quarterback Cam Newton, who was hit on a scramble by New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins on Friday, suffered a hairline fracture in one of his ribs and will miss the team's fourth preseas…

Players have started to shake loose from rosters ahead of Tuesday’s deadline to cut down to 75 players and the coming week will be filled with maneuvers by teams trying to get their desired 53 players for the start of the regular season. One place to lo…

Jonathan Martin gets third start of preseason for 49ers

When the 49ers traded for former Dolphins second-rounder Jonathan Martin, the biggest question was whether the subject of the Miami bullying scandal would make the team. Now the biggest question is whether he’ll be a Week One starter. Martin has started…

Report: AWOL Jets corner Dimitri Patterson expected to return to team

The New York Jets had lost contact with one of their players, Dimtri Patterson, after he didn't show up for Friday's game against the New York Giants. But Patterson's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, tells ESPN's Adam Schefter that Patterson is expected to return…

After months of speculation and debate and uncertainty, Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino has returned to the Dolphins. Again. Marino broke the news on Twitter, but neither he nor the Dolphins have provided any details about his title, duties, or powe…

The Jets got down to the 75-man limit ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, making six cuts including wide receiver Jacoby Ford and cornerback Ras-I Dowling. They also released wide receiver Michael Campbell, tight end Colin Anderson, fullback Chad Young and def…

The Bills linebackers did well in their regular season dress rehearsal. Dolphins K John Potter left Saturday’s game with a hip injury, leaving the team without a healthy kicker. Chandler Jones made a major impact as a pass rusher for the Patriots. Jets …

Rex to Calvin Pryor: Fire your gun

Rookie lesson No. 1: You can't be the star of the show every week. New York Jets safety Calvin Pryor learned that Friday night against the New York Giants, blending into the background only a week after stealing the headline. Hey, it happens. Pryor made…